Fragrance comparison

Mod Noir vs Suede

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 608 ratings analysed

Mod Noir

Marc Jacobs

3.64512 votes

Rank #7,367 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Suede

Michael Kors

4.2596 votes

Rank #23,649 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suede takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mod Noir
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Suede
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Mod Noir1/7

Suede6/7

Ratings & consensus: Suede
Community sentiment: Suede
Longevity: Suede
Sillage & projection: Suede
Value for money: Suede
Versatility: Suede
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mod Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Mod NoirMarc Jacobs

SuedeMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 512 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

4.25/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 70%

Category winnerSuedeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

512 votes

49%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerSuedeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySuede

SillageSuede

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value60

Category winnerSuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

citrus84%

floral77%

sweet69%

tuberose61%

white floral100%

floral90%

woody80%

tuberose70%

musky60%

citrus50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesYuzuClementine

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaWater LilyTuberoseMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

NectarineOrange BlossomMusk

Top

Water LilyOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseChampacaJasmine

Base

FrangipaniCashmere WoodSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Water Lily, Tuberose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Mod Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night24

Spring84

Summer58

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night95

Category winnerSuedeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex9

Women86

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,367

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews74

Overall rank#23,649

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMod NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Mod Noir delivers a crisp, gardenia-forward scent profile centered on dewy botanicals rather than heavy nighttime warmth. The first spray releases a sharp flash of green leaves, tart yuzu, and juicy clementine before softening into an airy floral heart. Here, fresh gardenia petals mingle with aquatic water…

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Michael Kors Suede is a creamy white floral with a soft woody, musky base. It opens with bright mandarin and watery florals, then settles into tuberose, gardenia, and jasmine with a smooth cashmere-like finish. It suits shoppers who enjoy polished florals that feel plush rather than sharp. The style leans feminine, el…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mod Noir or Suede?

Suede takes 6 of 7 categories. Mod Noir is rated 3.64/5 from 512 votes; Suede is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes. Choose Mod Noir for a white floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Suede for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mod Noir or Suede?

Suede lasts longest (Suede 66/100, Mod Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mod Noir or Suede?

Suede projects furthest (Suede 66/100, Mod Noir 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mod Noir and Suede smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Water Lily, Tuberose and Orange Blossom.

Is Mod Noir or Suede better for summer or winter?

For summer, Suede is the stronger pick. For winter, Suede is the stronger pick. Mod Noir suits daytime wear; Suede suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mod Noir and Suede?

Mod Noir has top notes of Green Notes, Yuzu and Clementine, heart notes of Gardenia, Water Lily, Tuberose and Magnolia, a base of Nectarine, Orange Blossom and Musk. Suede has top notes of Water Lily, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Champaca and Jasmine, a base of Frangipani, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Musk.